ETA Federal Register Notice

Besser Company, Alpena, MI; Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration [07/22/2002]

Volume 67, Number 140, Page 47863

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

[TA-W-39,471]

 
Besser Company, Alpena, MI; Notice of Revised Determination on 
Reconsideration

    On April 26, 2002, the Department issued an Affirmative 
Determination Regarding Application on Reconsideration applicable to 
workers and former workers of the subject firm. The notice was 
published in the Federal Register on June 4, 2002 (67 FR 38523).
    The Department initially denied TAA to workers of Besser Company, 
Alpena, Michigan engaged in the production of concrete machinery and 
equipment because the ``contributed importantly'' group eligibility 
requirement of section 222(3) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, was 
not met.
    On reconsideration, the Department conducted a sample survey of 
additional major customers of the subject firm regarding their 
purchases of concrete machinery and equipment during the relevant 
period. The survey revealed that some customers increased their 
reliance on imported concrete machinery and equipment during the 
relevant period.

Conclusion

    After careful review of the additional facts obtained on 
reconsideration, I conclude that increased imports of articles like or 
directly competitive with concrete equipment and machinery, contributed 
importantly to the declines in sales or production and to the total or 
partial separation of workers of Besser Company, Alpena, Michigan. In 
accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following 
certification:

    All workers of Besser Company, Alpena, Michigan engaged in the 
production of concrete machinery and equipment who became totally or 
partially separated from employment on or after May 29, 2000 through 
two years from date of certification are eligible to apply for 
adjustment assistance under section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974.


    Signed in Washington, DC, this 12th day of July, 2002.
Edward A. Tomchick,
Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. 02-18413 Filed 7-19-02; 8:45 am]
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